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Public Finance Associate

Nixon Peabody LLP, Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA Open until it's filled.

The Project Finance and Public Finance Practice Group at Nixon Peabody LLP is seeking to hire an attorney in its Los Angeles or San Francisco, California offices.

The successful candidate may be an experienced attorney or candidate with at least two years’ experience, interested in gaining knowledge representing issuers, underwriters, and borrowers on a variety of public finance transactions. Admission to the California bar is required.

Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client service.

Nixon Peabody is recognized as one of the largest and most highly regarded Public Finance practices in the United States. With more than 40 years of experience in all areas of public finance law, the team’s innovative work in financing includes a wide range of municipal and infrastructure projects – from schools/colleges, mass transit and hospitals to sports stadiums, public power, and housing.

For consideration, please visit Nixon Peabody’s website to apply. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Cook, Legal Recruiting Specialist, at ecook@nixonpeabody.com.

Save the Date: Essentials 2026

We are traveling to Austin, Texas next year to host The Essentials, our foundational conference for new public finance attorneys. Save the date for Wednesday, April 8 to Friday, April 10, 2026.